Statue Of Apollo Discovered in Ancient City Of Prusias ad Hypium, Turkey
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A statue depicting Apollo, a god associated with fire, light, sun and reality in Greek mythology, was unearthed by archaeologists, excavating the ruins of the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium in northwestern Düzce province, Turkey.
A view of the parts of the Apollo statue found in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium, Düzce, northwestern Türkiye, Aug. 19, 2022. Image credit: DHA
The city, located in the Konuralp region, once spread over a wide area, and the region joined the kingdom in the time of the reign of King Prithias of Bithynia in the Hellenistic period. Prusias ad Hypium flourished in the 2nd century BC during the Roman Empire.
Excavation teams and archaeologists, who have worked with the permission of the Directorate General of Cultural Assets and Museums, focused on the area in front of the ancient theater's stage in Prusias ad Hypium. The theater that is the only magnificent building left from the ancient city, was used until the end of the 4th century.
The head of the Apollo statue found in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium, Düzce, northwestern Türkiye, Aug. 19, 2022. Image credit: AA
"They discovered several historical statues. Among the statues, the one depicting Apollo stands out due to its intact state, as said in a statement," writes Daily Sabah.
Ruins of the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium. credit: Düzce University/Hurriyet Daily News
The ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium was known as “Hypios” and “Kieros” in earlier periods. It was captured by Prusias I of Bithynia, and the people of Bithynia named the city in honor of their king.
However, Bithynia later went bankrupt. Apparently, it was caused by ostentatiously costly and luxurious lifestyle of its citizens. The people of Bithynia bequeathed the kingdom to the Romans, which started the Latin influence on the city. Originally, the city was already rich in terms of beautiful architecture but flourished even more under the Romans.
A view of the parts of the Apollo statue found in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium, Düzce, northwestern Türkiye, Aug. 19, 2022. Image credit: DHA
It became known as Prusias ad Hypium. The ancient city is believed to be the oldest settlement of the western Black Sea region, and it is even called the Ephesus of the Western Black Sea.
The city then passed into the hands of the Byzantines and Ottomans, respectively. Under the Ottoman rule, it was handed over to Konuralp Bey, one of the first Turkish commanders who served in the establishment of the empire, by Osman Ghazi, the founder of the empire. This is how the region of the city received its current name, Konuralp.
Written by Conny Waters - AncientPages.com Staff Writer
More From Ancient Pages
-
Were Mysterious Giant Ancient Mustatils In Saudi Arabia Used For Ritual Purposes?
Archaeology | Mar 16, 2023 -
15th Century Cooking Pot With 500 Silver And Gold Coins Unearthed In Vianen, Netherlands
Archaeology | Mar 6, 2018 -
Oldest Human Remains From Puerto Rico Reveal A Complex Cultural Landscape Since 1800 BC
Archaeology | Apr 27, 2023 -
Underground Catacombs Of Alexandria: Ancient Time Capsule Which Remained Hidden For Almost Two Millennia
Featured Stories | Sep 20, 2016 -
God Loki – Trickster, Elusive And Fascinating Member Of The Norse Pantheon
Featured Stories | Sep 14, 2017 -
2,000 Years Ago Mysterious Foreigner With Unique Ancestry Traveled To Cambridgeshire – Who Was He?
Archaeology | Dec 27, 2023 -
Remarkable Intact 700-Year-Old Ring With Image Of St. Nicholas Found In Jezreel Valley, Israel
Archaeology | Mar 6, 2018 -
Ancient DNA Reveals How People Migrated During The Roman Empire
DNA | Feb 1, 2024 -
Ancient Nomads You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Disappeared From Europe 1,000 Years ago. Now, DNA Analysis Reveals How They Lived
Featured Stories | Jun 20, 2024 -
Innocent-Looking Japanese War Fan – Surprise Weapon Used By The Samurai And Female Ninja
Ancient History Facts | Mar 29, 2018 -
Hyperborea Or Atlantis Ruins – Underground Secrets Of The Sacred Lake On The Arctic Circle
Civilizations | Nov 17, 2014 -
Chartres – Symbol Of Power And Secret Ancient Knowledge
Ancient Symbols | Nov 28, 2018 -
Early Māori Settlement On The Subantarctic Islands -Uncovering Some Of The Unknown
Archaeology | Jul 20, 2023 -
Roman-Era Female Statue Dated Back To 1,800 Years Ago Unearthed In Anemurium, Türkiye
Archaeology | Nov 14, 2023 -
Death Of Kvasir And How Famous Mead Of Poetry Was Created, Stolen And Finally Recovered By Odin
Featured Stories | Apr 14, 2018 -
Danger Lurking In The Woods – Mysterious Vanishings, Deaths And Unusual Behavior – Part 3
Featured Stories | Jul 9, 2018 -
Callacpuma’s Megalithic Stone Circular Plaza Was Constructed Using A Technique Previously Unseen In The Andes
Archaeology | Feb 15, 2024 -
Why Is This Centaur Head A Scientific Mystery?
Archaeology | Jan 19, 2024 -
Evidence Of At Least Two Lineages Of Late Neanderthals In Europe Discovered
Human Beginnings | Oct 21, 2024 -
Secret Underground Tunnels Discovered Underneath Mexican City Of Puebla – Urban Legend Confirmed
Archaeology | Sep 11, 2015